Sunset Yellow Discussion

[jondyer]

Oh well...

Discussion of Stinger paint quality (Was - Paint Chip Issue)

 

[Ucinn]

I dropped my Sunset Yellow GT off on August 15th, and they are STILL stripping it. I’m guessing that’s the longest process? How long should it take once the stripping is done to paint and let the paint set? Its taking longer than expected, they said 3 weeks tops, it’s now past 3 weeks and it’s not even fully stripped yet.

I’ve sent in all of the paperwork for the re-purchase option. I’m hoping I get a good enough chunk of change and get trade in cash, since I traded in for the stinger, to get into a ceramic silver GT2 with a red interior for the same or less than the Yellow GT.

Why did you have them repaint first if you were going to go with the rebuy option anyway?

 

[Never thought]

that looks much smaller than i have seen. is it soft? i have a few spots on my yellow that appear to be debris of some sort that was on the panel when it was painted. They look like bubbles but are hard to the touch.

So turns out it is a defect in the clear coat that can be buffed out per the body shop the dealer uses.

 

[Andimal]

Why did you have them repaint first if you were going to go with the rebuy option anyway?

I'm not 100% going with the option. I just want to see the numbers and talk to the dealer and see what they can work out on a GT2. But I need the numbers from KIA first for the re-purchase, so I can go into the dealership with a number... so waiting on that number.

 

[Ucinn]

That makes sense then. I decided to skip the repaint since they aren't doing the plastic too. Most of my paint problems are front bumper chips, got 3 in two weeks before having the PPF put on. Also have the headlight flaking. Another reason is down the road I think we'll have a lot of mismatched painted stingers going around because of the paint on the plastic being over a year older than the metal paint. They'll probably end up looking like a Honda Element IMO

 

[Jugrnt]

You should be able to figure out the number based on the fact the repurchase option is at FULL contract purchase price.

 

[jondyer]

That is what I thought too.

Hope they are not playing games here as well.

 

[Mach_Tuck]

You should be able to figure out the number based on the fact the repurchase option is at FULL contract purchase price.

They asked me for lien holder info as well so it could be slightly more complex then Contract Price only. Also, throw in accessories such as PPF and TINT and whatever and it further complicates items.

 

[Ucinn]

Yea, they pay off the car, plus give you back any payments you made, plus down payment or trade equity in my case. PPF and rear spoiler and registration cost. If you are upside down, I would expect they will subtract that from payments made is my guess but don't know for sure.

 

[17th_Letter]

so talked to paint shop doing my car and they said since we are going into the winter months it could take 3 months for the paint to fully off gas. So now i have to look at a car cover to use through winter rather than get ceramic coating. sigh, 3 weeks down 2 more to go.

 

[Andimal]

Sounds like you will only get the re-purchase numbers if you commit to it 100%, no preview of what you would be receiving, which I think kind of sucks.

 

[Jugrnt]

I sent in the required paperwork for buy back 2 weeks ago and got nothing. Not a single number. Billy however did call me back and said he would look into it.

 

[StungnTn]

I uploaded a few pictures after my first wash after the repaint. Anyways I just wanted to point out a few things I noticed.
Picture 1: Just show the color transition from a distance.
Picture 2: This shows the difference in paint color between the fresh pant on the body panel versus the unpainted plastic. The dark wedge is the darker new paint. The difference is less noticable in the direct light, the darker the ambient lighting the more obvious the transition. My wife pointed it out while inspecting the paint. So it's noticable by a non-car enthusiast, some of you may be dissatisfied with your results.
Picture 3: Bath time
Picture 4: This shows how much orange peel there was compared to the new paint. Original paint is on the left.

The body shop said they would repaint the rest of the car for $1500. At this point I can't really think of another car that I would switch to that has all this car has to offer. So there is no good outcome. None of the other colors appeal to me and to me, they could be just as problematic.

 

[Christopher]

I sent in the required paperwork for buy back 2 weeks ago and got nothing. Not a single number. Billy however did call me back and said he would look into it.

I received my letter from Kia after providing all the paperwork. You get all the information before you need to make a decision. The buyback is fairly straight forward: Your loan is paid off and you get back your down payment, trade equity, taxes, licensing fees, all your payments made to the leinholder and anything you had added to the car as long as you have a receipt. I'm getting back the money I spent on window tinting, wheels, remote starter, PPF, mats. Kia hasn't argued about anything. The final letter has your three options and a signature line. Choosing the repaint does not negate the other two options. If you do the buyback you sign the paper selecting that option and Kia arranges for the car to be turned over to the dealer and the dealer hands you a check. The car does need to be inspected for more than normal wear and tear, paint issues aside. I got my letter in about two weeks.

 

[Mach_Tuck]

I received my letter from Kia after providing all the paperwork. You get all the information before you need to make a decision. The buyback is fairly straight forward: Your loan is paid off and you get back your down payment, trade equity, taxes, licensing fees, all your payments made to the leinholder and anything you had added to the car as long as you have a receipt. I'm getting back the money I spent on window tinting, wheels, remote starter, PPF, mats. Kia hasn't argued about anything. The final letter has your three options and a signature line. Choosing the repaint does not negate the other two options. If you do the buyback you sign the paper selecting that option and Kia arranges for the car to be turned over to the dealer and the dealer hands you a check. The car does need to be inspected for more than normal wear and tear, paint issues aside. I got my letter in about two weeks.

Glad to hear this. I submitted all my paperwork plus receipts for extras about 1.5 weeks ago so am anxious to see a letter now. Interesting on what would be considered "normal" wear and tear. Lets hope they dont try to pull some BS on that one.

 

[Mach_Tuck]

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I uploaded a few pictures after my first wash after the repaint. Anyways I just wanted to point out a few things I noticed.
Picture 1: Just show the color transition from a distance.
Picture 2: This shows the difference in paint color between the fresh pant on the body panel versus the unpainted plastic. The dark wedge is the darker new paint. The difference is less noticable in the direct light, the darker the ambient lighting the more obvious the transition. My wife pointed it out while inspecting the paint. So it's noticable by a non-car enthusiast, some of you may be dissatisfied with your results.
Picture 3: Bath time
Picture 4: This shows how much orange peel there was compared to the new paint. Original paint is on the left.

The body shop said they would repaint the rest of the car for $1500. At this point I can't really think of another car that I would switch to that has all this car has to offer. So there is no good outcome. None of the other colors appeal to me and to me, they could be just as problematic.

Looking at this on my phone so apologies if i am way off but it appears that the orange peel on the new paint is much worse...way more diffusion of the reflection. Sorry to hear its darker and great comment about the wife seeing that versus an enthusiast.

$1500 to do the rest sounds like a great deal. Cheapest option i got was $4K by me.

 

[Christopher]

Glad to hear this. I submitted all my paperwork plus receipts for extras about 1.5 weeks ago so am anxious to see a letter now. Interesting on what would be considered "normal" wear and tear. Lets hope they dont try to pull some BS on that one.

From what I was told, the inspection is to make sure there isn't any unprepared accident damage or you aren't returning the car with bald tires and you only have 1000 miles on it. I just emailed my contact today and let them know I'm giving them back the car.

 

[Mach_Tuck]

Interesting...so 10K miles with bald tires would be acceptable...

I will follow up with email to Linda and the Team next week. i do understand it goes to a different division with regard to the buy back process. I have not been contacted by a new division yet.

 

[Christopher]

Interesting...so 10K miles with bald tires would be acceptable...

I will follow up with email to Linda and the Team next week. i do understand it goes to a different division with regard to the buy back process. I have not been contacted by a new division yet.

10K and you're good with bald tires! I had to follow up with Linda and she contacted Consumer Affairs which is handling the buybacks and swaps. From that point it's been pretty straight forward. I'm now waiting for a turn-in date and check.

 

[StungnTn]

The paint that has orange peel is the original paint, not the other way around.